Sunday, March 2, 2014

Horse Racing Nation: Life After the Finish: Riley (a.k.a. Garth Man)

As a way to thank the off-track Thoroughbreds in my life--past and
present--that have shaped me into the equestrian I am today, I will
periodically run photo blogs spotlighting off-track Thoroughbreds
(a.k.a. OTTBs). Entitled "Life After the Finish", these blogs will feature
horses that have left behind the racing industry to become show horses,
personal riding horses, and/or companion horses.

When
I considered which horse I should feature first, it wasn't
difficult to choose, for at the barn I board at--across the aisle from
my own horse--is a handsome chestnut gelding named Riley.

About Heidi

I have always been inspired by the beauty of Thoroughbreds, and my best muse is my off-track Thoroughbred mare, Limerick (registered as Amanda Bry). I live in the Chicago suburbs with my husband and four cats, and I am a writer for a local business and a freelance photo essayist. Follow me on Twitter at @AmandaBry91